69-credit associate of applied science degree
Prepare for a career as a surgical
technician by developing knowledge in
human anatomy, microbiology, and
medical terminology, and learning to
identify and handle surgical instruments
and equipment. Students will also spend
time in a hospital operating room to apply
knowledge and skills under actual
surgical conditions. Graduates of this
program will be able to prepare an
operating room for surgery, help with
patient care, secure supplies, set up
equipment and instruments for the
surgical team and handle instruments
during surgery.
The skills acquired are also valuable
in positions in the ambulatory surgery
centers, endoscopy rooms, emergency
rooms and labor and delivery
departments.
Graduates of WCTC’s program are
eligible to take the national certification
exam through the Liaison Council on Certification. The Surgical Technology
program is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP) on the
recommendation of the Accreditation
Review Committee for Surgical
Technology.
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